Theatre/Sewanee will present the long-running Off-Broadway comedy by Steve Martin, “Picasso At The Lapin Agile,” at 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday, Oct. 26–27; at 2 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 28; and at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 1–3, in the Tennessee Williams Center.
The comedy places Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso in a Parisian café in 1904, just before the renowned scientist transformed physics with his theory of relativity, and the celebrated painter set the art world afire with cubism.
In his first comedy for the stage, the actor, novelist and screenwriter plays fast and loose with fact, fame and fortune as these two geniuses muse on the century’s achievements and prospects, as well as other fanciful topics with infectious dizziness. Bystanders, including Picasso’s agent, the bartender and his mistress, Picasso’s date, an elderly “philosopher,” and an idiot inventor introduce additional flourishes of humor.
“Picasso At The Lapin Agile” features Michael Caskey as Picasso and Dana Huffer as Einstein. Other cast members include Megan Quick, Cody Snead, Willem Peglau, Pagie Wilson, Oliver Crawford, Haley Poole, Hunter Woolwine, Elise Anderson, and Hyatt Pyle.
The play is directed by Peter Smith, assisted by Beckett Scott. Scenery is designed by Andy Philpo, lighting by Dan Backlund, costumes by Carter Stough, with stage management by Mary Morrison.
Admission is free, and reservations are encouraged at 598-3260 or <mcook@sewanee.edu>.
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